Robinsons Regent, Rosette, Royale, Regal Assembly Instructions Manual

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GREENHOUSE

Assembly Instructions

GROWING BETTER THROUGH DESIGN

04/02

Regent · Royale · Rosette · Regal

We cannot emphasis how important it is to have a proper base for your Robinsons Greenhouse to be erected upon. It is essential that the BASE IS FLAT, LEVEL AND SQUARE AS WELL AS BEING SUBSTANTIAL enough to take the weight of the greenhouse including 4mm glass.

Ideally the base should be a concrete perimeter footing a spade’s width and of sufficient depth for your local ground conditions. A brick perimeter base is equally suitable (and more attractive) providing there is a concrete foundation beneath it. We suggest only quality stock bricks or semi-engineering bricks are used.

This is a copy of our greenhouse base plan incorporating external dimensions only.

Greenhouse Base Plan

NOTE: When calculating the length of a unit that has an extension you must add the main

module dimension to give you the overall length. See diagram above.

NOTE: If the prepared base is larger than these sizes then a seal must be made between

base rail and concrete.

NOTE: For Lean-To models less an end deduct 67mm from length.

Dimensions shown are all external and allow for a small overhang, as shown in diagram below, suitable for brick or concrete perimeter bases.

Width

MODEL Width Length Diagonal

6 x 6 1964 2012 2812

6 x 8 1964 2632 3284

6 x 10 1964 3252 3799 6 x 12 1964 3872 4342

8 x 6 2584 2012 3275

8 x 8 2584 2632 3688 8 x 10 2584 3252 4154 8 x 12 2584 3872 4655 10 x 8 3208 2632 4150

10 x 10 3208 3252 4568 10 x 12 3208 3872 5028

12 x 8 3824 2632 4642

12 x 10 3824 3252 5020 12 x 12 3824 3872 5442

6ft ext. – 1860 –

8ft ext. – 2480 – 10ft ext. – 3100 – 12ft ext. – 3720 –

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

DIAGRAM

External dimension of an 8 x 24 Greenhouse. 8 x 12 Main Module 2584 x 3872

12 ft Extension 3720

Overall Size = 2584 x 7592 mm

Length

Diagonal

CONTENTS PAGE NO.

General order of assembly 3 Assembly of roof sides and ends 4/5 Assembling the vent 6 Positioning the vent 7 Glazing the roof 7 Glazing the sides 8 Glazing the ends 9 Fitting the door frame 9 Assembling the doors 10 Fitting the doors 11 Final finishings 12 Fitting extensions and partitions 12/13 Securing the base 14/15 Identification Charts 16/17/18 Glazing Plans 19/20/21 3 Slat Staging assembly instruction 22 7 Slat Staging assembly instruction 23 10 Slat Staging assembly instruction 24 Louvre installation instruction 25 Plates assembly instruction 26 ‘A’ Frame assembly instruction 27

Greenhouse base rail

Base

idth of

greenhouse

Model sizes listed are nominal.

ie: an 8x 10 is the model 8’6” x 10’8”

THE BASE MUST BE FLAT, LEVEL AND SQUARE

1. Assemble Roof

2. Assemble Sides with Roof

3. Assemble the Gable Ends

4. Assemble the Vent

5. Glaze the Roof

6. Fit Vent

7. Glaze the Sides

8. Glaze the Plain End

9. Glaze the Door End up to door aperture (not above)

10. Fit the Door Frame

11. Assemble the Door(s)

12. Fit the Doors

13. Final Finishing

14. Securing the Base

General order of assembly

Example model: 8ft Royale

REGAL

SEE PAGE 15

To be read in conjunction

with main assembly

instructions

Assembly of Roof, Sides and Ends

ASSEMBLY OF ROOF, SIDES & ENDS NOTE: IDENTIFICATION OF ALL PARTS AND

SECTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ID CHARTS (PAGES 16 – 18).

THE ROOF

1Identify the ridge member (no.1 on ID chart), roof glazing

bars (No. 2 ID chart), roof end glazing bars (No. 3) and the eaves gutter (No. 4). For help with identification, roof glazing bars are the same length as roof end glazing bars.

2 Thread PVC glazing strip (No. 5 ID chart) into the gr ooves

provided on the roof glazing bars and the inside groove of the roof end bars. Cut to full length taking care not to stretch the PVC strip. Water or washing up liquid used as a lubricant may help; especially in winter months.

3 The roof is assembled upside down initially. Lay out the

parts roughly in position with PVC strip facing downwards.

NOTE: If fitting a partition or extension read in conjunction with Pages 13.

4. Insert short square headed bolts (No. 6 ID chart) into the

holes provided in the ridge member and loosely fit nuts.

5. Starting with one side only, slide glazing bars and roof end glazing bars onto bolt heads and push home fully. Tighten nuts securely taking care not to over tighten.

6. Repeat process for the other side.

7. Fit apex plate (No. 7, ID chart) to both ends as shown and

tighten securely.

8. Starting with one side only, slide one short bolt into the

ends of roof glazing bars and roof end glazing bars.

glazing bar

roof end glazing bar

ridge

gutter

Assembly of Roof, Sides and Ends

9. Offer up eaves gutter to bolts and, taking care to push fully home, tighten securely both roof end glazing bars.

10.Repeat instructions 8 and 9 for other side.

11.Turn completed assembly over.

NOTE: It would be most advisable to obtain assistance in carrying out instruction 11 – particularly with larger buildings.

THE SIDES

12.Identify Side and Corner Glazing Bars (Nos. 2 and 8, ID Chart) and lay out roughly in position. Thread PVC Glazing Strip into the grooves provided in all glazing bars. Fit PVC strip only to the inside grooves of corner glazing bars.

NOTE: If fitting a partition or extension read in conjunction with pages 11.

13.Loosely fit nuts and bolts in all remaining holes in the roof assembly taking care that square bolt heads face outward. Fit long bolts (No. 9, ID Chart) in the end holes of each eaves gutter and in the bottom hole of each roof end glazing bar. A strengthening brace will be fitted to the long bolts at a later stage.

14.Lifting one side of the roof assembly only , slide a centre intermediate glazing bar onto the previously fitted bolt in the eaves gutter. Tighten nut securely.

15.Fit remainder of intermediate glazing bars to the same side.

16. Slide cor ner glazing bars (No. 8, ID Chart) onto the bolts previously fitted in end of gutter and bottom of roof end glazing bar.

17.If fitting a louvre, slide two short bolts up each adjoining side glazing bars and secure with nuts. Then slide long bolts up each of the side glazing bars (including corners) and lock temporarily in position.

18. Identify side base rail (No.10, ID Chart), place in position, then attach using bolts temporarily locked in glazing bars.

19.Lift other side of greenhouse, fit centre glazing bar and proceed as for previous side until complete.

20. Fit two diagonal braces to each side as shown on page

1. The long bolts at the top of the corner glazing bar and at the bottom of the glazing bars will be long enough to accommodate the brace. The sides are now complete.

PLAIN END AND DOOR END

21. Identify end gable base rail. (No. 11, ID Chart) and loosely fit long bolt to end holes

22.Fit corner glazing bars onto gable base rail (door end) as shown and secure.

23.Identify plain end gable base rail (No.11, ID Chart) and, remembering to slide an additional short bolt into corner (Gable end side) glazing bars (Royale & Rosette only) for fitting plain end purlin at later stage. Repeat procedure as for door end base rail.

24.Identify plain end glazing bars (door end glazing bars are the same) and slide up onto bolts in roof end glazing bars and apex plate as appropriate. For Regent models no centre glazing bar is fitted.

25.Slide a short bolt approximately 1/2 way up each bar and temporarily lock in position (Royale & Rosette only).

lift

Locate bolt heads into corner glazing bar

Gable end

glazing bar

Side rail

Gable end base rail

Assembling the Vent

Then slide a long bolt into the end glazing bars and attach the long bolt to the base angle as shown. Secure end glazing bars top and bottom.

26. Identify door end glazing bars (No. 2, ID Chart). Proceed as for plain end glazing bars, remembering to slide an additional short bolt up each glazing bar. Do not at this stage fix the short centre glazing bar, (on Royale & Rosette models).

27.Next fit the door guide (No.11, ID Chart) & threshold (No. 51, ID Chart) onto the base rail, position the door guide as below. Then push down firmly on the threshold until it locks into position.

28. Fit braces to both gable ends as shown. Fit tubular roof ties (Royale and Rosette only) fit tubular eaves braces (Rosette only) equidistant along the length of the house, to the roof glazing bars using cropped head bolts and nuts (No.24, ID Chart).

29. Identify plain end purlin member (No.12, ID Chart) (Not required on Regent Model) and using short bolts previously fitted, offer up purlin to end and corner glazing bars. Secure horizontal purlin approximately 250mm (10”) down from eaves. The corner braces should pass behind the purlin.

On REGENT ONLY fit short purlin to left hand side of door end and temporarily fix the strike plate at this stage. (see 78. Square bolts and nuts in glazing bar).

NOTE: With the basic framework complete the next stage is to check with a spirit level that the structure is plumb, level and square in all planes before glazing.

30.Fit eaves rail / gutter closure, (see No. 59, ID Chart).

ASSEMBLING THE VENT

31.Identify vent kit(s) and assemble with a standard size pane of glass (610 X 610). Do not at this stage attach the slam rail assembly, this will be attached when the roof glazing is complete. (Stage 40)

32.Fit both side vent members to vent hinge, using M6 x 10 bolts. Slide glass into side vents and into hinge

Then fit cill member in place and fix using M6 X 10 bolts. Finally, using No. 8 X 12 self tapping scr ews, fix at each corner, ensuring the vent hinge closures ar e in place.

On all models use silicone around the perimeter of the glass to seal any gaps, checking first that the vent is square.

threshold

push

door guide

door

bar caps

push

door bar caps

8’/10’ Door end

6’ Door end

Insert closure as shown and push fully home (A small amount of water or washing up liquid may help)

NOTE: These closures are supplied in pairs and must be separated by cutting with scissors or a knife before being inserted.

vent closure

(I.D. chart no.23)

vent hinge

(I.D. chart no.18)

vent side

(I.D. chart no.19)

slam rail cleat

(I.D. chart no.22)

slam rail

assembly

cropped head bolts

(I.D. chart no.24)

nylon brush strip (I.D. chart no.47)

vent cill (I.D. chart no.20)

Tubular roof tie

Diagonal braces

Eaves rail gutter Roof end glazing bar

Corner glazing bar

Tubular eaves braces

Short Purlin bar (Regent only)

POSITIONING THE VENT NOTE: Before glazing it is advisable to

separate the various bar caps and covers, the side bar caps, the gable end bar caps and the bar caps for the roof. The roof bar caps come in 2 lengths, the covers in one.

33. At this point the roof vent and vent stops must be slid into the groove provided in the ridge (a vent stop either side) and located over your chosen vent aperture, do not tighten the vent stops at this stage. (as drawing above).

GLAZING THE ROOF Please refer to glazing plans.

34.Starting with one side of the roof and with reference to the glazing plans identify the glass required and a corner bar cap (No. 14, ID Chart), position the first pane of glass and secure bottom of the bar cap with two self tapping screws (No.17 ID Chart). On models with a single piece of roof glass take care to feed the glass into the ridge section and fix the other length of bar capping. Finally fit the bar cap cover (No13, ID Chart).

35.For models with 2 pieces of glass in the roof position the next pane (610 x 610mm), taking care to feed the glass into the ridge section. This pane should overlap last sheet by 10mm approx, then place bar cap in

position and screw down with self tapping screws. Totally secure the bar cap using self tapping screws. Fit the bar cap cover (No.13, ID Chart)

36. Now glaze the roof section diagonally opposite (on the other side of the greenhouse) in a similar way and this will help to check that the frame is square.

37.Continue to glaze one of the sides of the roof following the same procedure, using standard roof bar caps (No. 15, ID Chart)

38.When you reach the vent position it will be necessary to slide the vent a short distance each way while the bar cap is secured.

39.To secure the roof vent raise the vent from inside the greenhouse, this will allow access for locating and fixing the vent stops.

40.Now with one side of the roof glazed and with the roof vent(s) secured repeat the glazing procedure for the opposite side.

Glazing the Roof

vent

ridge

ONLY ‘MALE’ FINIALS ARE SUPPLIED. THE TONGUE

NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM ONE OF THEM AND

ALSO THE LAST PIECE OF CRESTING TRIMMED TO GET

THE CORRECT FINISHED LENGTH. THE MODIFIED

FINIAL CAN BE FIXED WITH SOME SILICONE.

RIDGE CRESTING AND FINIALS NEED TO BE

POSITIONED BEFORE GLAZING THE ROOF.

Glazing the Sides

41.Identify the slam rail (from vent kit) and slide the brush strip along its length, protruding each end by approximately 5mm. Then using standard M6 X 10 bolts and nuts attach the fixing cleats (No. 22, ID Chart). Next identify 2 cropped head bolts (No. 24, ID Chart) and ensuring that they are located into the glazing bars on either side of the vent, slide rail down onto edge of glass, tighten nuts to secure.

NOTE: See separate instruction leaflet in opener box for full details.

GLAZING THE SIDES

43. With reference to the glazing plan identify glass, PVC corner bar capping, PVC standard bar capping (No. 14 and 15 ID Chart), 4mm separator strips for glass (No 25 ID Chart).

44. Bar capping will be almost the same length as side glazing bars.

45.Starting from one corner, position first 610 x 305 panel fitted with 4mm separator strip.

46.Select corner bar capping and secure with bottom self tapping screws (No.17, ID Chart) only at this stage.

47.Continue fitting the 610 x 305 panels using standard bar capping, finishing the row with another bar capping.

48.Fit the next sheet of glass into the 4mm separator.

49.Follow drawing to position glass under gutter.

4mm separator

Gutter member

PUSH

Glazing bar

Bottom row of glass

Top row of glass

Outside

Corner bar

Corner bar capping

Inside

Fitting the Door Frame

50.Secure both panes in position one side only by screwing all self tapping screws into the bar capping.

51. Repeat instructions 48 to 50 until side glazing is complete, finishing the side with a further corner bar capping. Then fit the bar cap covers, repeat the whole procedure for the other side.

GLAZING THE PLAIN END

52. Locate and roughly lay out corner bar capping and standard capping for greenhouse ends.

NOTE: Gable end corner bar caps are longer than the side bar caps.

53. Following established procedure, fit all 610 x 305 panels and all glass panes up to (but not including) the top angled sheets and secure as work proceeds. (See illustration, next column)

54. With reference to the glazing plan, identify the top angled pane and fit by pushing up into the roof end bar recess, and align bottom edge with separator strip allowing glass to drop in. Secure all bar capping, which on ends will tuck up under roof end bars.

GLAZING THE DOOR END

55. The Royale and Rosette models are both supplied with double doors. The Regent differs having a single door , the fitting procedures are similar, the main difference being a strike plate for the single door (No. 70, ID Chart). Fit the strike plate temporarily at this stage half way up the glazing bar that the door will slide and lock onto.

56. With reference to the glazing plan for your model, follow the established procedure to glaze the door end, using the doorbar caps and covers (1883mm) either side of the door aperture. Fix onto the top of these the small ‘S’ shaped clips (No. 26, ID Chart) as shown.

NOTE: No glass can be fitted above the door opening until the door frame has been fitted.

FITTING THE DOOR FRAME

57. Identify the inner door track (No. 31, ID Chart) and centre door stop (Royale and Rosette models only) and, using short bolts, secure the stop to the track using the holes provided.

58. On the ground, assemble the outer door track (No. 33, ID Chart) and the doorway header (No.34, ID Chart) with inner track using long bolts.

59.Identify the track support cleat (No. 35, ID Chart) and the track support (supplied but NOT required on Rosette and Regal) (No. 36, ID Chart) and attach to roof end glazing bars using long bolts as shown.

Door post bar cap

Doorway header

Door track ‘S’ clip

Inner track

Outer track

Door post glazing bar

Doorway header

Track support to be flush with outside face of roof end glazing bar

Inner door track clipped onto outer door track

End glazing bar

Separator strip

Top

PUSH UP

Roof end bar

Assembling the Doors Regent • Royale • Rosette • see page 13 for Regal

60.Offer up to the complete track assembly and attach to the track supports as shown, using long bolts. The door track should rest on the small ‘S’ shaped clips (No. 26, ID Chart).

61. On the inside of the greenhouse, pick up the spare nut and bolt previously slid into the door end glazing bars and connect the doorway header attachment plate (No. 37, ID Chart) to the back of the doorway header and glazing bar using short bolts.

62.Identify the short central front glazing bar (Royale and Rosette only) and attach to both apex plate and doorway header using short bolts.

63.Identify the zed trim (No. 38, ID Chart) and position on top of the track as shown. The final apex glass can now be fitted using established procedure. Secure the zed trim and glass together with short bar capping.

The door frame is now complete.

ASSEMBLING THE DOOR(S)

64.Identify the door side members 2 of (No. 39, ID Chart) for a single door, 3 of (No. 39, ID Chart) and 1 of (No. 40, ID Chart) for a pair of double doors, lay them on a level surface.

65. Select the bottom door crossbar (No. 41 ID Chart), position this between the side members and loosely fix using pan head bolts.

66.Slide PVC edging strips into both door sides.

67 Take bottom size (922 X 555)door sheet glass panel

and slide into position between side members, so that it engages in cross bar recess.

68.Slide another door cross bar in position and bolt door to side members.

70.Select 812 X 555 mm glass pane, fit white PVC edging strip (No. 44, ID Chart) to both sides. These strips should be 8mm short at each end.

72.The top cross bar (No. 45, ID Chart) is fitted in the same way as the previous, with the wheels facing upwards.

73. Fit the nylon door glide (No. 48, ID Chart) to the bottom cross bar.

74.Repeat steps 64 to 73 for other door (if double doors required).

75.Slide the 2 nylon brush strips (No. 46, ID Chart) into groove on the door side members (2 on a single door and 1 on each side of a double set). These should seal against the door post bar caps when the doors are closed. Crimp the bottom of the groove to prevent the brush strip from sliding out.

76.Screw door side members to the top and bottom bars using self tapping screws.

77. Tighten all the pan head bolts and nuts. The strike plate (l.D. Chart No. 70) which was temporarily fitted earlier can now be fixed in its final position. Line up the hole in the plate so that the door lock engages.

Flush

Note cut-out

Zed trim (I.D. Chart no. 38)

Zed trim

Outer Door Track

Inner Door Track

Door Header

SIDE VIEW

Fitting the Doors

78. The strike plate (I.D. Chart No. 70) which was temporarily fitted earlier can now be fixed in its final position. Line up the hole in the plate so that the door lock engages.

FITTING THE DOORS

79.Slide door wheels into top track, at the same time ensuring the nylon door glide engages in the door guide.

Slide on completely and repeat process for other door.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

ASSEMBLING THE DOORS

80.Check that both doors run freely , if not then check that the outer track is sitting squarely on the inner track. It may be that the centre door stop (Double doors only) is fitted incorrectly and is preventing this. Also check that door track is parallel to door guide.

81.When the doors are running to your satisfaction, fit a rubber door stop to each end of the track in the holes provided using M4 X l0mm stainless steel nut, bolt and washer.

Nylon brush strip

Inner side member + strike Outer side member + lock

1. 2. 3. 4.

Edging strip

Side member

Double door

Nylon brush strip

Door cross bar

Edging strip

Pan head bolt and nut

Self-tapping screws (bottom and top only)

Glass

Single door

Glass

Final Finishing

FINAL FINISHING

Your greenhouse is now basically complete and requires a few finishing touches.

82. Identify moulded door track covers and ridge finial (No. 52 & 53, ID Chart). Secure in position by pushing home plastic bosses into appropriate location points.

83. Locate gutter outlet stubs (No. 54, ID Chart) and having decided on the position for your rain water pipes, fit these at the down pipe end. Now fit the blanking grommets (No. 55, ID Chart) at the opposite end. Then fit the stop ends (No. 56, ID Chart) positioning the rounded corners into the bottom curved corners of the gutter.

84.Finally identify and fit the angled rainwater pipe outlet (No. 57, ID Chart) onto the downpipe, then fit opposite end onto the gutter stub (No. 54, ID Chart). Finish by drilling a small hole through the capping and using a No. 8 x 12 screw fix pipe bracket.

85. Finally, when the building is complete, fit roof end glazing bar closure and apply silicon sealer (as shown below).

NOTE: If you are not fitting an extension, please turn to page 14.

EXTENSIONS

If you have been supplied with an extension, your main building will differ in that the roof end and corner glazing bars (on the end to which the extension will be fitted) are replaced with standard side and roof glazing bars from the extension module kit. These should be fitted using long bolts throughout. In addition, it will be necessary to slide additional bolts into each side bar and roof bars (5 for Rosette and Regal, 4 for Royale, and 3 for Regent) to accommodate a reinforcing channel. Continue therefore erecting the main building frame, using the main instructions up to 29. When the main frame is complete, continue as follows.

NOTE: If you are fitting a partition at the front between two sections, refer to the partition section.

86. Identify and fit gutter, base rail and ridge connecting plates (Nos. 60, 61 & 63, ID Chart).

When fitting extension ridge, gutter and side cills, the 586mm hole centres at one end of the component must abutt the main greenhouse. The glazing bar centres will then be correct at 620mm

Final finishing

Roof end glazing bar

Corner glazing bar

Locate closure as shown and push down until firmly wedged in position (a small amount of water or washing up liquid may help).

Apply silicon sealer to ridge and eaves joints as shown.

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Gutter joiner

Gutter joint plate

When extension is fitted, clip in the gutter joiner no.61 I.D. chart and then apply the syl-glas tape no.62 I.D. chart on the inside to seal gutter joint.

87. Identify and fit reinforcing channel (No.64, ID Chart) to side and roof glazing bar using previously inserted bolts.

88.Fit eaves joint plates (No. 65, ID Chart) using short bolts.

89.Fit square section reinforcing frame (No. 66, ID Chart) using M6 x 35mm bolts (No. 67, ID Chart).

90.Assemble the extensions using established procedure.

91.Offer up extension to main building and secure with short bolts.

Your gr eenhouse is now ready to be secured in position and glazed.

PARTITIONS

Partitions may be fitted at any glazing bar position in the greenhouse. All that is requir

ed is to fit special roof-end and corner glazing bars in lieu of the conventional glazing bar, taking car e to face the way round required. The special roofend and corner glazing bars are provided with a slot to allow the ridge, gutter and base rail to pass through. If however the partition is required on a joint between a main

building and extension module, the reinforcing frame normally fitted between two buildings is no longer used. It is imperative in this situation that the partition faces the main building. (See diagram).

92.Build up partition as a plain end after deciding on the floor position. (See page 8 for door assembly).

METHOD OF ERECTION: ROYALE Royale 8ft model single door

93.Clad as for plain end. Because the door is plain (no handle or lock fitted), it can be made to slide in either direction. After deciding which way you prefer, glaze the gable end, leaving the two top shapes. Fit single header to track (inner and outer) and position on top of door posts. Secure with attachment plates using a special double one between the two. You can then complete the glazing not forgetting the ‘Z’ trim. Make up the door drilling two 6mm holes for the handles in the side required.

NB. Door can be fitted in either middle bay.

Extensions & Partitions

Ridge joint plate

Eaves joint plates

Reinforcing frame

Reinforcing channel

Eaves joint plates

Main module

Door Door

Extension

Base rail joint plate

Side base rails

reinforcing channel

Shape

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

Shape

610 x 305

610x305

Securing the Base

METHOD OF ERECTION: ROSETTE Rosette 10ft model - single door

94.Clad as for plain end. Because the door is plain (no handle or lock fitted), it can be made to slide in either direction. After deciding which way you prefer, glaze the gable end, leaving the two top shapes. Fit single header to track (inner and outer) and position on top of door posts. Secure with attachment plates using a special double one between the two. You can then complete the glazing not forgetting the ‘Z’ trim. Make up the door drilling two 6mm holes for the handles in the side required.

NB. Door can be fitted in either middle bay.

METHOD OF ERECTION: ROSETTE & REGAL Double door

NOTE: Doors must be slid into the top track and erected as a complete unit.

95. Clad as for door end (see 10). Assemble inner and outer shortened partition door tracks and header. Identify special door track support angles (No. 68, ID Chart) and fit to roof end bars, then fit door track to these. Slide door on as you go. Glazing can then be completed above the door (see 11). It would be advisable to complete all this work before glazing the main structure.

SECURING THE BASE WITH SOIL BASE ANCHORS.

96.When the greenhouse is in its final position, identify the soil base anchors (No. 16, ID Chart). Place one anchor per glazing bar on the sides. (Only one anchor required at each corner - not two).

Then dig out a hole below each chosen glazing bar 6” X 6” X 12” and secure the soil anchors in position. Concrete in each anchor as shown and allow to set.

SECURING THE BASE WITH CONCRETE BASE BRACKETS.

97.When the greenhouse is in its final position, check that it is square, diagonals are equal and the base rail overhangs 7mm all around (as shown).

Position the base brackets at the base of each glazing bar on the ends, and every other on the sides. (Only one bracket required at each corner-not two).

Secure the base bracket to the glazing bar (as shown) through slotted hole in bracket, push the bracket down to touch the concrete and tighten nut.

Drill through hole in bracket with a 7mm masonry drill to a depth of 50mm.

Insert a rawlplug and secure with a woodscrew (as shown).

Glazing bar

Long bolt

Base anchor

Base bracket

Glazing Bar

Long bolt

Concrete base

No. 10x50

woodscrew

12”

6”

305

1374

305

1374

305

Shape

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

Shape

610 X 305

Shape

The Regal is Robinsons new 12ft (3836mm) wide greenhouse with lengths from 8ft (2632mm) upwards in 2ft (610mm) increments. There is no limit on the length.

Ridge and eave brackets are applied to every set of glazing bars and extra structural support is added to the door gable by 8ft (2632mm) purlin bar. Fixed to the glazing bars with slide in nuts and bolts.

If extensions are added (these being 6ft (1860) models), a strengthening ‘A’ frame must be attached.

It is essential that a large greenhouse of this span has a continuous concrete or brick perimeter footing.

DOOR FIXING

When fixing the door top track bar, it is necessary to drill holes in door track into glazing bar, and fix with long self tap screws (No.8 x

/4).

A 10’ and 12’ long house each only ‘A’ Frame as standard.

REGAL

MODEL Normal size ‘A’ Frame Max Span

8 + 6 14 One 8’

10 + 6 16 Two 6’ 12 + 6 18 Two 6’

8 + 6 + 6 20 Two 8’ 10 + 6 + 6 22 Three 6’ 12 + 6 + 6 24 Three 6’

SIZE •REGAL 12

‘A’ FRAME

Regal 12 x 24 Example

‘A’ Frame

12ft House 6ft Ext 6ft Ext

12ft

Eave Brace x 16

Roof Tile x 8

Gable Purlin 12ft

Gable Purlin 8ft over doors

NB. Longer self tap screws for door track No.8 x

/4”

IDENTIFICATION CHART

1. Ridge member R118

5. PVC glazing strip D231

11. Door and plain end gable base rail R174

18.Vent hinge D866

19.Vent side D863

20.Vent cill D862

21.Vent stop D220 Screw FS6060

22.Slam rail cleat and base rail joint plate D114

23.Vent closure D205

12.Plain end purlin member R005

13.Bar cap cover R317

14.Corner bar capping R318

15.Standard bar capping R316

16.Base anchor D106

17.No 8 x 12mm self tapping Pozidrive screws FS6017

Door guide (door end only) D860 S/D, D861 D/D

6. Short square headed bolt F5002 nut F5006

7. Apex gusset plate D111

8. Corner glazing bar D048

9. Long square headed bolt F5003 nut F5006

10.Side base rail R125

inside grooves

2. Glazing bar R112

3. Roof end glazing bar R120

4. Eaves gutter R128

I.D. Chart

IDENTIFICATION CHART

32. Centre door stop D150 top

I.D. Chart

24.Cropped head bolts

25.Separator Strip 4mm D101

30.Tubular Eaves Brace (450mm) D126 and Roof tie (1015m) D128

34.Doorway Header D864 S/D D865 D/D

39.Door side member (outer) D093 LH D094 RH

40.Door side member (inner) D092

41.Bottom door crossbar D097

42.Doorcrossbar D095

43.M6 x 10mm pan head bolts D263

35.Track support Cleat D154

36.Track support D153

37.Doorway header attachment plate D163

38.Zed trim D222 Single door Zed trim D223 Double door

31.Inner door track D083 S/D D085 D/D

33.Outer Door Track D084 S/D D086 D/D

26.Door Track ‘S’ Clip D845

29.Diagonal brace D103

F5001

F5006

IDENTIFICATION CHART

I.D. Chart

44.PVC edging strip D232 & D233

52.Moulded door track cover D204

60.Gutter joint plate D158

65.Eaves joint plate D146

66.Re-inforcing frame 25x25 D136

67.M6 x 35mm

bolts FS 6006

68.Partition door track support angle D155

69.Silicon dispenser syringe type D119

⁄4” (6mm)

cut

70.Single door strike plate D842

61.Gutter joiner D171

62.2” Syglas tape D170

63.Ridge joint plate D157

64.Re-inforcing channel R003

53.Ridge finial D203

54.Gutter outlet stub D201

55.Blanking grommit D214

56.Stop end D202

57.Rainwater pipe outlet D207

58.Glazing bar closure D206

59.Eaves rail closure D208

45.Top door crossbar D307

E-Ring D252

46.Nylon brush strip D840

48.Nylon door glide D225

49.Self tapping screws FS6016

50.Rubber door stop D312

51.Door threshold D087 S/D D088 D/D

TOUGHENED GLASS ONLY 4mm

TOUGHENED GLASS ONLY 4mm Glazing Plans

306

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

312

610

213

610

456

610

359

Measurements in mm.

6ft Glazing plan

Plain End Side/Roof

Single Door Double Door

Door End

Shape B

Shape A

Shape C

610 X 470

610 X 1070

Vent

610 X 610

610

1374

610

1374

610 X 305

812

555

922

555

812

555

922

555

812

555

922

555

610

1374

610

1374

Ref. D911

Ref. D912

610 X 305 610 X 305610 X 305

610 X 305

REGENT

Shape A

Ref. D900

Shape B

Ref. D903

Shape C

Ref. D1228

Shape D

Ref. D1230

Ref. D1210

Ref. D1208

Ref. 893

Ref. D1206

Ref. D1254

Ref. D911

Ref. D912

TOUGHENED GLASS ONLY 4mm

TOUGHENED GLASS ONLY 4mm Glazing Plans

ROSETTE

ROYALE

10ft Glazing plan

Plain End

Side/Roof

Door End

Shape E

Ref. D902

Shape F

Ref. D901

Shape G

Ref. D1236

Shape H

Ref. D907

Shape I

Ref. D908

8ft Glazing plan

Plain End Side/Roof

Door End

160

305

165

218

610

751

610

460

601

610

310

509

456

610

Measurements in mm.

305

1374

305

1374

305

Shape

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

Shape

Shape A Shape A

Shape

ShapeH

D907

ShapeH

D907

Shape I

D908

Shape I

D908

610 X 305

305

1374

305

1374

305

Shape

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

Shape A

Shape D Shape D

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

610

1374

610 X 305

610 X 1162

610 X 812

Vent

610 X 610

610 X 1413

610 X 610

610 X 305 610 X 305 610 X 305

610 X 305

305

Ref. D1216

Ref. D1206

Ref. D1212

Ref. D1206

Ref. D1254

Ref. D894

Ref. D1208

Ref. D1254

Ref.

D904

Ref.

D905

Ref. D1208

TOUGHENED GLASS ONLY 4mm Glazing Plans

REGAL

Shape J

Ref. D890

Shape K

Ref. D891

12ft Glazing plan

Plain End

Door EndSide/Roof

896

655

610

364

605

Measurements in mm.

Shape AShape A

610

1374

Shape

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

Shape AShape A

610

1374

Shape

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

610

1374

610 X 305

TOUGHENED GLASS ONLY 4mm

610

1374

610 X 305

610 X 1500

610 X 610

Ref. D892

Ref. D1208

Ref. D1206

Ref. D1254

3 SLAT STAGING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3-Slat - 11” · 28cm Deep Shelf

May be fixed to aluminium greenhouse glazing bars or direct to a wall.

ONE

Fix the horizontal brackets to aluminium greenhouse glazing bars spaced at approx. 2ft (60cm) centres using cropped-head bolts. Ensure these are correctly engaged in the nut groove before tightening. Ensure adjacent brackets are level.

Temporarily secure the top of each tubular brace to the end of the horizontal bracket. Position and fix the lower end of each brace so that the bracket is level.

TWO

Feed bolts as required into central groove on underside of slat.

Bolt requirement: Front slat - 1 long bolt each end, plus 2 long bolts for each mid-bracket. Other slats - 1 short bolt for each bracket.

Secure each slat in turn starting from one end (see detail A). On front slat ensure that the long bolts go through the tubular braces. A short bolt (beyond end of slat) completes fixing of outer braces.

THREE

Joining two sections

The shelf may be easily extended as required by joining slats on one bracket.

FOUR

At ends of runs

Push end bungs into slat to finish.

Remove cut out, with sharp knife, on bung for front slat to clear bolt head.

Exploded View

Cropped-head bolt. The head must be turned to engage before tightening

Horizontal bracket

Use one hole

Long bolt

Long bolt M6 x 15mm

Short bolt

M6 x

10mm

Short bolt

Tubular brace

Cropped-head bolt

7 SLAT STAGING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

7-Slat - 25” · 63.5cm Deep Shelf

May be fixed to aluminium greenhouse glazing bars or direct to a wall.

Greenhouse Fixing

Using the nut groove in aluminium glazing bars at approx. 2ft (60cm) centres. Use the appropriate cleat as indicated.

ONE

Fix the wall cleats using cropped-head bolts (ensuring that they are correctly fully engaged in the nut groove) or using wall plugs and screws as

appropriate. Ensure

adjacent brackets are level.

TWO

Fix the horizontal brackets ensuring the flanges close off the ends of the slats. Secure the top end of the tubular brace to the single hole near the end of the bracket. Position and fix the lower end of the brace so that the bracket is level.

Fixing into greenhouse corners where there is no nut groove

The glass must be removed prior to drilling 7mm holes in the glazing bar to accept the offset cleat and tubular brace. This will provide clearance for typical greenhouse bracing. In rare cases it may be necessary to shorten the length of the slats using a hacksaw.

THREE

Secure slats to the horizontal brackets as shown. The bolt heads slot into the central groove in the underside of each slat. Feed in extra bolts, one for each end and one for the centre.

FOUR

The central horizontal bracket is mounted with flat top on to which the slats are fixed. The second of each pair of holes is only used for joining slats (see below). Once all the slats have been assembled, check for squareness and then securely tighten all nuts with a 10mm spanner or nut driver.

Joining two sections of staging

The offset cleat at the join has to be replaced with small intermediate cleat. The horizontal bracket is then turned over so that the flat top supports the end of

the two sets of slats. Secure each slat with a bolt.

Exploded View

Cropped-head bolt. The

head must be turned to

engage before tightening.

Horizontal bracket

Tubular brace

Cropped-head bolt

Use one hole

10 SLAT STAGING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

10-Slat - 37” · 94cm Deep Shelf

May be fixed to aluminium greenhouse glazing bars or direct to a wall. Extra support is supplied for this staging, It is fixed to the side glazing bar

and hooked into the

side

of the

staging. This

should be done at

each end of the staging.

Greenhouse Fixing

Using the nut groove in aluminium glazing bars at approx. 2ft (60cm) centres. Use the appropriate cleat as indicated.

ONE

Fix the wall cleats using croppedhead bolts (ensuring that they are correctly fully engaged in the nut

groove) or using wall

plugs and

screws as

appropriate.

Ensure

adjacent brackets

are level.

TWO

Fixing into greenhouse corners where there is no nut groove

THREE

Secure slats to the horizontal brackets as shown. The bolt heads slot into the central groove in the underside of each slat. Feed in extra bolts, one for each end and one for the centre.

FOUR

The central horizontal bracket is mounted with flat top on to which the slats are fixed. The

second of each

pair of holes is only used for joining slats (see below). Once all the slats have been assembled, check for squareness and then securely tighten all nuts with a 10mm spanner or nut driver.

Joining two sections of staging

The offset cleat at the join has to be replaced with small intermediate cleat. The horizontal bracket is then turned over so that the flat top supports the end of

the two sets of slats. Secure each slat with a bolt.

Exploded View

Cropped-head bolt.

The head must be

turned to engage

before tightening.

Horizontal bracket

Tubular brace

Cropped-head bolt

Use one hole

LOUVRE INSTALLATION

D361 Louvre Kit

INSTALLATION

1 Screw self-tapping screws through holes in the top

and bottom cill members into the ‘C’ groove of the side jambs to form a complete frame.

2 From outside the greenhouse, fit the frame in place,

fixing into position using the plastic bar caps and screws.

3 Open the louvre and slide glass blades into position

from inside the greenhouse. To avoid excessive movement of glass, bend the retaining clips so that the louvre blade is firmly gripped.

Louvre Installation Instructions

Exploded View

No.6 x 12 screws

Top cill

Left hand Glazing Bar

Left hand

Side Jamb

Right hand Side Jamb

Right hand Glazing bar (not shown but as left hand bar)

Bottom cill

CONTENTS OF KIT

Part No. Description No. Required

- Instructions one D168 Louvre jamb set one D166 Louvre side member two D165 Louvre top/bottom (rubber fitted) one (pair) D362 Louvre smalls pack consisting of:

FS 6013 N0.6 x 12 self-tapping screws four

D729 T/G Louvre glass - 100 x 525mm (4mm thick) six

ASSEMBLY

For Shelving or Staging which needs to be

reduced in length to clear a Robinsons

Partition/Sliding Door it is necessary to

fit the Partition clearance adaptor.

Insure you leave sufficient clearance for the sliding door.

Check adaptor for being upright (plumb) and drill 7mm (1/4”) diameter holes in Eaves Rail and Base rail and secure with square head bolts.

Position Shelving/Staging brackets to your required height and drill the Partition adaptor, 7mm (1/4”) diameter hole, securing with square head bolts.

Reduce length of Slats to suit.

For 10 Slat Staging only you will need to drill a 7mm (1/4”) diameter hole for fixing the Rod Cleat and Support Rod (see main Staging instructions)

For Right Angle Joining of Slats slide square head bolts into Slat ‘A’ (one per slat to be joined). Slide one square head bolt (per Slats ‘B’) and secure with Slat corner Joining Plate on underside.

Check space between Slats are correct and that Slats ‘B’ are hard up to Slat ‘A’ prior to tightening the bolts.

NOTE: You may have to reduce the length of Slats ‘B’ to suit.

Right Angle Corner Plates & Partition Clearance Adaptor Assembly Instructions

Partition Clearance Adaptor Right Angle Corner Plates

Exploded View

Eaves Rail

Partition Clearance Adaptor

Staging Bracket

Shelving Bracket

Underside View

Cleat

Base Rail

Robinsons Partition

Slat Corner

Joining Plate

Slats ‘B’

Slats ‘A’

Staging extending past an ‘A’ Frame as drawn (see note E for ending at an ‘A’ Frame).

1. Reduce length of Staging mounting bracket, at an ‘A’ Frame by 45mm cut opposite end to rounded corner ‘R’.

2. Fix cleat to ‘A’ Frame adaptor (1) with square head bolt and then insert the assembly inside the ‘A’ Frame (as shown Fig. 2) to your required height. Check bracket for height and level again, then drill a 7mm (1/4”) diameter hole ‘H’ through ‘A’ Frame and adaptor and secure with item 2.

3. Fix mounting bracket to cleat (square head bolt).

4. Fit bottom of Tubular Brace to adaptor (1) and the top to mounting bracket (square head bolt) inserting adaptor inside the ‘A’ Frame. Adjust adaptor position until mounting bracket is level and then drill a 7mm (1/4”) diameter hole ‘H’ through ‘A’ Frame and adaptor and secure with item 2.

5. If Staging ends at an ‘A’ Frame use end mounting cleat (4 or 5 on main instructions) with left or right hand mounting bracket positioned with “flange up” to close end of Staging.

When Shelving extends past or ends at an ‘A’ Frame reinforcing channel.

Fix top slope bracket to horizontal bracket with square head bolts and insert the assembly fully inside the ‘A’ Frame to your required height. Check for level and then drill two 7mm (1/4”) diameter holes “H” (as shown Fig. 1).

Check again for height and level prior to tightening the bolts to clamp the brackets in position.

It may be necessary to lightly file the edge of brackets for ease of fitting inside ‘A’ Frame.

‘A’ Frame Adaptor Assembly Instructions

StagingShelving

Fig. 2

Tubular Brace

Fig. 1

‘H’

‘A’ Frame

‘R’

Mounting Cleat

Mounting Bracket

Cut

25mm

30mm

45mm

‘A’ Frame adaptor (Staging)

M6 x 35mm Bolt and Nut

‘H’

‘A’ Frame

Glazing Bar

15mm

10mm

‘A’ FRAME INSTRUCTION

ROBINSONS GREENHOUSES, STATION WORKS, FENNY COMPTON, SOUTHAM CV47 2XB

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GROWING BETTER THROUGH DESIGN

Whilst the information contained in this leaflet is accurate at the time of publication, changes in the course of Robinsons policy of improvement through development and design might not be indicated. We point out this fact to avoid any infringements of the Trade Descriptions Act and also to advise that Robinsons Greenhouses reserve the

right to change specifications and materials without prior notice. All sizes nominal. All weights approximate.

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